Kerr is the first player to hit 50 goals in America's National Women's Soccer League, where she stars for the Chicago Red Bulls. The NSWL is one of the premier women's soccer leagues in the world,.

She also spends her time back home, playing for Perth Glory in the Australian W-League.

“Some of the best athletes in the world received recognition at the ESPYs today, and as a football community we are exceptionally proud that an Australian footballer, Samantha Kerr, was among them,” said Australian Football Federation CEO David Gallop.